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Don Gfell Estate WOODEN HORN BUSINESS - A Business Opportunity
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StantonsAuctions
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MarkELynch
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Re: Don Gfell Estate WOODEN HORN BUSINESS - A Business Opportunity
FYI.
The link does not connect.
The link does not connect.
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JerryVan
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Sidewinder
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Re: Don Gfell Estate WOODEN HORN BUSINESS - A Business Opportunity
Did Don have an apprentice / assistants with whom he shared his expertise, who know how all the various forms and molds are used?
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JerryVan
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Re: Don Gfell Estate WOODEN HORN BUSINESS - A Business Opportunity
From Stanton's website...Sidewinder wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 1:21 pm Did Don have an apprentice / assistants with whom he shared his expertise, who know how all the various forms and molds are used?
https://www.stantons-auctions.com/online-auctions
Taken from Don & Bobbie’s Website the Business was promoted as follows: “The business is really a family operation also involving a son and son-in-law. In addition to extensive knowledge in phonograph collecting, the shop's expertise also includes repairing phonographs and horns, woodworking, model making, artistic design, inlay, engraving, and most importantly constructing wood horns. They've been making them for about 25 years, currently make more than 25 different styles for all makes of machines and are adding new styles all the time. All of the horns are custom made and everyone involved shares the same goal as Mr. Edison, “Quality”. Their horns appear in museums and many major collections throughout the world. The majority of buyers are repeat customers. Many collectors have 10 or more of these horns as part of their collections. The horns are prized because of careful wood selection, the shop's construction methods, and exceptional craftsmanship. Sights & Sounds is proud to have 100% customer satisfaction in their long history and also have 100% satisfaction in their shipping experience. Just like the Edison Phonograph, their reputation speaks for itself.”
Not sure from this, if the son-in-law is available for help or consultation. Would be good to know I guess.
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Garret
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Re: Don Gfell Estate WOODEN HORN BUSINESS - A Business Opportunity
100%JerryVan wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 3:18 pm Not sure from this, if the son-in-law is available for help or consultation. Would be good to know I guess.
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Couch Potato
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Re: Don Gfell Estate WOODEN HORN BUSINESS - A Business Opportunity
So, did any one end up coming into possession of all the jigs and fixtures required to cut the pieces required and hold them properly when being glued etc? It seems Eduardo in Peru is the only person who has such things and knows how to actually carry out the process from start to finish. Hope this know how does not get lost as time goes by.